First goal should be to ensure Rugby don't lose any kids in the Aus schools/18s U20s teams to League. I understand some of them are on contracts already but why aren't Rugby doing the same. Rugby should also be encroaching on the League nationals and getting in the ear of kids.I thought all the NRL chat was just hype and getting eyeballs. But some McLennan’s first words about why he thinks Eddie is the perfect man for the job was Eddie’s intimate knowledge of the NRL talent pool.
So curious to know who we’ll try and bring across.
For mine it might be a massive call to upset the NSW Management Clan, but I would put Tate McDermott in the No 9 jersey then the Big C beside his name as well.If Slipper and Hooper aren't making the 23, who on earth is going to be captain?
Do we think he goes someone experienced since that's probably what's needed for the RWC or someone young, completely fresh with an eye to longevity?
......and he doesn't seem to windup refs like Nick White canFor mine it might be a massive call to upset the NSW Management Clan, but I would put Tate McDermott in the No 9 jersey then the Big C beside his name as well.
Has experienced captaincy
Is media savvy and likeable
Is the right age to fulfill the longevity into BIL and RWC 2027
PLUS he HATES losing and holds himself and others to high account.
As a Tahs fan I'm completely fine with this. Gordon is a great Super Rugby player but a clear 3rd in the current group and I wouldn't consider him any better than Lonergan either.For mine it might be a massive call to upset the NSW Management Clan, but I would put Tate McDermott in the No 9 jersey then the Big C beside his name as well.
Has experienced captaincy
Is media savvy and likeable
Is the right age to fulfill the longevity into BIL and RWC 2027
PLUS he HATES losing and holds himself and others to high account.
For mine it might be a massive call to upset the NSW Management Clan, but I would put Tate McDermott in the No 9 jersey then the Big C beside his name as well.
Has experienced captaincy
Is media savvy and likeable
Is the right age to fulfill the longevity into BIL and RWC 2027
PLUS he HATES losing and holds himself and others to high account.
But he can’t kick and pass to international standard. Exceptional at everything else but he’s got the worst core skills of the 3 half backs. He’s young so can improve but currently a long way off taking Whites job. Eddie consistently ignored his English equivalent in Danny Care.For mine it might be a massive call to upset the NSW Management Clan, but I would put Tate McDermott in the No 9 jersey then the Big C beside his name as well.
Has experienced captaincy
Is media savvy and likeable
Is the right age to fulfill the longevity into BIL and RWC 2027
PLUS he HATES losing and holds himself and others to high account.
Hard disagree, I think Lonergan went set himself backwards during the Australia A games against Japan last year. He was pretty slow off the ruck base and his box kicks in particular were very inaccurate. I think Tuttle might even be ahead Lonergan for next year at this stage.Ryan Longergan is closer to taking that 2nd spot than I think many realise.
Why does a 9 have to be able to kick? The role is to serve the backline and bark at forwards. Occasionally keep the opposition guessing with a bit of running.But he can’t kick and pass to international standard. Exceptional at everything else but he’s got the worst core skills of the 3 half backs. He’s young so can improve but currently a long way off taking Whites job. Eddie consistently ignored his English equivalent in Danny Care.
Ryan Longergan is closer to taking that 2nd spot than I think many realise.
Hard disagree, I think Lonergan went set himself backwards during the Australia A games against Japan last year. He was pretty slow off the ruck base and his box kicks in particular were very inaccurate. I think Tuttle might even be ahead Lonergan for next year at this stage.
Why does a 9 have to be able to kick?
Aren't boxkicks statistically the most effective form of midfield kicking?Why does a 9 have to be able to kick? The role is to serve the backline and bark at forwards. Occasionally keep the opposition guessing with a bit of running.
His pass is way better than Gordon, Lonergan and Tuttle (seeing his name came up). Maybe White may have a bit more power/strength in his pass but brings far too much excess baggage for mine.
How long is White signed for at the Brumbies? If he and Gordon decided to leave after the WC our depth at 9 is really bad unless I am missing anyone?
Who would the best Half Backs be U23?
He was the only Wallaby to kick a 50/22 in the rugby championship, so to say he cant kick is an exaggeration. And I'd take Tate's pass over Gordon's every day of the weekBut he can’t kick and pass to international standard. Exceptional at everything else but he’s got the worst core skills of the 3 half backs. He’s young so can improve but currently a long way off taking Whites job. Eddie consistently ignored his English equivalent in Danny Care.
Ryan Longergan is closer to taking that 2nd spot than I think many realise.
White needs to learn how to talk to refs first and stop being such a shit head.White has signed until the end of this year so far...
TBH, I would be perfectly happy with White being captain and McDermott as one of the VC's in the squad.
How long is White signed for at the Brumbies? If he and Gordon decided to leave after the WC our depth at 9 is really bad unless I am missing anyone?
Who would the best Half Backs be U23?